Coast-to-Coast Auto Highways Would Aid Jobless
Opinion piece arguing government bond-driven public works to reduce unemployment through vast transcontinental highways and related projects. Advocates a 60 ft wide high-type highway network from coast to coast, citing Hearst’s vision, cost estimates, and expected boost to domestic tourism and car sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
Canadian
Gulf of Mexico
Santiago
William Randolph Hearst Hias
Bureau of Public Roads
Congress
New York Diary Sheds Light on Circus Folk and Society
A fragmentary diary entry travels through New York high society and circus life, noting meals, travel plans, theater circles, and fashion talk. It mentions Grace and Bart Ly tell, Helen Menken, Alice Brady, Valentino burials, and fashion musings on Prince of Wales stripes.
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New ‘York
Tay
Blach Landers
Ted Woodward
Bat
Carroll and Bary
Wallace
Iife
Grace
Bart Lytell
Helen Menken
Dr. Smith
Alice Brady
Jaya
Sumatra
Listen World! By Elsie Robinson
A fiery plea against harsh judgment of the poor. The author argues many who beg for help are driven to desperation by systemic wealth and industry. She challenges readers to examine privilege, responsibility, and the humanity of those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Robinson
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland
A humorous reflection on love and marriage from Helen Rowland, exploring how women seek practical advice, male indifference to ideals, and the paradoxes of romance. The piece cites psychology, social trends, and gender norms with wry commentary on ethics, affection, and domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rowland
Etiquette guidance on gifts and guest cards for a fiancée
Dear Miss de Peyster advises on acceptable actions for a fiancée visiting an ICU patient, noting doctor approval and measured visits. Suggestions include books, magazines, dressing gowns, and carefully chosen gifts, with emphasis on role of consent and decorum. For invitations, engraved cards are preferred, with Miss title and proper sizing, cost savings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss de Peyster
Pba
de Ayn
Calum Coolidge Urges Cooperation For 1933 New Year
In a final New Year radio message to Bradley Kelly of American Radio News and WINS New York, Calum Coolidge urged cooperation and charity. He called for joint business activity and charity to improve the economy and relieve the destitute in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calum Coolidge
People of America
Bradley Kelly
American Radio News Corporation
Hearst
WINS
New York
Lack of Sleep
Dr Royal S Copeland explains sleep needs vary by heredity age occupation and health. Most healthy adults need six to eight hours, with infants and growing children requiring more. late hours harm development and increase illness risk. Gentle bedtime routines and a warm drink can aid sleep. avoid heavy meals and keep a comfortable sleeping environment.
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Prince Speplies
Souths
When I Remember Old Saddle Makers and Chaps
By W. B. Kremprad Urall Driver Freighter recalls fifty years ago when careful men had chaps custom made by saddlers. Leather chaps were bought store ready but were trimmed to fit by tailors in San Antonio. Old soldiers had leather chaps made from tanned leather for six to ten dollars per pair. If a man spent more on his outfit he had chaps made at Varga, with some brush scratches noted but generally durable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Kremprad
Salid
Varga
10 and 20 Years Ago From the San Antonio Light
A 1923 note recalls Harry C. Williams receiving a distinguished service medal at a Second Field Army brigade review near Port San Antonio. It also reports school board election results with Better Schools leading, a Kingville delegation heading to Austin to push a Nueces County split, naming a new county after Kleberg, and early paving work on the Ban Pedro park area.
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Lisut
Harry C. Williams
Organized Reserves
Areillery Brigade
Port Sam Nouston
R Tethey
Austin
Nueces
Eberg
R. J. Kleberg
Ute
B. W. Blanton
Clyde Alten
J. J. Dermody
A. OC. Marekiin
H. Dennett
G. Plato
Cadsar
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America
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Roosevelt
Bureau of Public Rosda
Hatlo
Germany
Manes Bouton
Brust
DER
Daca Simmy
Akron
Ohio
IFF
Srs
Wiereil
Oka Teare
Amobba
Prince of Wales
Beau Brummel
Heanaan
Engish
Prince
Ding
Hany Lebr
James Melton
Valentino
Kodekenpshot
Robert E. Bhergood
Ufe
Etting
Bones
Mary Mannering
2 Mile Men
Park Avenue
Alyn Price- Jones
London Mercury
Tryin Cobb
Kentucky
Madthee
Samovia
Gene Fowler
Rupert Hughes
William Gaxton
Bill Halligan
Chic
Sale
Charlex Partlow
W. R. Edrington
Hart-Carrall Theater
Tippy Gray
Jack. Pickford
Paris
Hollywood
Mary Garden
Bullet A
Kettleman
Avenus
Jack Whiting
Ant
McNaugt
JL Srrang
Sid J
Lawless
King Fees
Lapee
Gants Glaus
Reno Ruth
Hing Feae Ayn
Tae
By Kathryn DE Peyster
Royal S. Copeland, M. D
San Antonis
Jean
Bchoola
X Ince
Kingavills
Ban Pedro Aven
Marth
Ban Pedro Park
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